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WV HB4880

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Ridenour

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates "The Deployed Servicemembers Protection Act" to protect military personnel deployed for 30 days or longer from their home station or residence

  • Prohibits spouses from selling residences, vehicles, or conducting financial transactions over $10,000 during deployment and for two months after without the servicemember's written consent

  • Bars spouses from closing joint financial accounts or removing more than 50% of funds from joint accounts during deployment and two months after without written consent

  • Restricts spouses from removing joint custody children out of state for more than two weeks without written consent, and requires children to be returned within one week of the servicemember's return home

  • Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail or a fine up to $5,000, plus civil liability

Legislative Description

Protection of deployed service members

Military and Veterans

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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